Legal & Regulatory

Detroit Moves to Ban Gas Station Lock-Ins After Fatal Shooting Incident

Detroit Moves to Ban Gas Station Lock-Ins After Fatal Shooting Incident

In response to a fatal shooting during a locked-in dispute, Detroit is moving to ban gas stations from locking customers inside the store.


UPDATE: Julian Assange Returns to Australia a Free Man After Pleading Guilty in US Court

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is on his way back to Australia as a free man after he officially pleaded guilty to a US District Court in Saipan.

Totally Cool's Ice Cream Products Recalled Over Listeria Concerns, Impacting Popular Brands Like Hershey’s

Over 70 ice cream kinds from major companies have been recalled due to listeria concerns. (Photo : American Heritage Chocolate on Unsplash) The potential presence of listeria has prompted the recall of over 70 ice cream varieties distributed throughout the United States, impacting popular brands, including Hershey's.

Disney May Come Under Antitrust Fire for Owning Hulu, ESPN, Court Ruling Reveals

US District Court judge Edward J. Davila partially denied Disney’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by 25 subscribers to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream.


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